~Timestamps~ 00:00 - Introduction to the podcast and guest Wee Antong. 00:36 - Wee Antong describes her documentary "Mother and Daughter." 01:45 - Decision to include herself in the film. 03:46 - Rare opportunity and learning about her family's past. 04:18 - Surprising traits discovered about her grandmother and mother. 07:53 - Multilingual dynamic within her family and the documentary. 10:01 - Language used with different family members. 11:57 - Building trust with her grandmother for the documentary. 13:51 - Overcoming reluctance and asking deeper questions. 15:07 - Challenge of maintaining curiosity and objectivity. 16:48 - Importance of showing genuine interest in family members' hobbies. 18:14 - Change in perception of her grandmother after the documentary. 20:10 - Investigative nature and confirming family stories. 21:32 - Making the film for herself and documenting personal history. 22:49 - Responsibility to do justice to family members' stories. 23:42 - Mother's openness and vulnerability on camera. 25:56 - Growth and learning experienced through the documentary process. 27:23 - Advice for having similar conversations with family members. 28:38 - Shifting perspectives to view grandparents as individuals. 29:12 - Encouraging curiosity about family history. 30:24 - Information on watching "Mother and Daughter" and the Curious Culture series showcase.
So awesome to see Antong Wee getting the recognition she deserves, the most absolute chad
Us too! We were overjoyed when we first learnt of her film! How was your first encounter with Antong and her documentary, Mother & Daughter?
~Timestamps~
00:00 - Introduction to the podcast and guest Wee Antong.
00:36 - Wee Antong describes her documentary "Mother and Daughter."
01:45 - Decision to include herself in the film.
03:46 - Rare opportunity and learning about her family's past.
04:18 - Surprising traits discovered about her grandmother and mother.
07:53 - Multilingual dynamic within her family and the documentary.
10:01 - Language used with different family members.
11:57 - Building trust with her grandmother for the documentary.
13:51 - Overcoming reluctance and asking deeper questions.
15:07 - Challenge of maintaining curiosity and objectivity.
16:48 - Importance of showing genuine interest in family members' hobbies.
18:14 - Change in perception of her grandmother after the documentary.
20:10 - Investigative nature and confirming family stories.
21:32 - Making the film for herself and documenting personal history.
22:49 - Responsibility to do justice to family members' stories.
23:42 - Mother's openness and vulnerability on camera.
25:56 - Growth and learning experienced through the documentary process.
27:23 - Advice for having similar conversations with family members.
28:38 - Shifting perspectives to view grandparents as individuals.
29:12 - Encouraging curiosity about family history.
30:24 - Information on watching "Mother and Daughter" and the Curious Culture series showcase.